GI Tri-Fold Entrenching Tool— Used

These used E-tools are great for a variety of activities, from hunting to gardening. The hardened steel is rugged and not easily dented. It can be used, fully extended, as a shovel, or locked at 90°, and used as a pick. These E-tools are used; although they are in very good condition, they might still show moderate use and age signs. 100% Hardened Steel D-type hand grip One serrated cutting blade edge; one axe blade 23" x 6" x 2" When Fully Open 9" x 6" x 2" When Folded/Collapsed Matte Black Genuine Issue NSN: 5120-00-878-5932 Replaced by NSN 5120-01-476-7556 Mil-Spec: MIL-I-43684A Made in the USA by Ames Co. The tri-fold E-tool shovel is an invaluable military, outdoors, and safety tool. Besides the obvious use as a standard digging shovel, the blade locks into a 90º position for easy use as a hoe. There is a locking nut on the bottom to lock the shovel with the blade either flat, or in the bent position. The blade is sharp on one side for small chopping jobs, and serrated on the other for sawing use. In military use, this shovel can actually be used in close quarters combat. The shovel is sturdy and strong enough that the sharpened blade can be used as an incredibly lethal weapon. During the Second World War, the shovels were used this way between the German and Soviet soldiers, actually more often than digging. This rugged, tough shovel is a genuine issue US Military item, made in the USA by Ames. It is made from hardened steel, and is not easily dented or damaged. It is 23 inches when fully extended, but folds down to 9 inches by 6 inches to carry easily, and weighs only about 2.5 lbs. It matches the military specification MIL-I-43684A. It is stamped on the side of the handle with "U.S.A" "Ames" and the two-digit year of manufacture.